Fragrance comparison

Cereus No. 6 vs Himalayan Dawn

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Cereus No. 6

Cereus

4.003 votes

Rank #60,335 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Himalayan Dawn

Anjali Perfumes

4.2015 votes

Rank #33,407 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Himalayan Dawn takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cereus No. 6
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Himalayan Dawn
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cereus No. 61/4

Himalayan Dawn3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Himalayan Dawn
Sillage & projection: Himalayan Dawn
Value for money: Cereus No. 6
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Himalayan Dawn

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cereus No. 6Cereus

Himalayan DawnAnjali Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

4.20/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 9%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

47%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHimalayan Dawn

SillageHimalayan Dawn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCereus No. 6Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

floral69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

fresh69%

woody61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

FennelBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomQuinceLicoriceLady Slipper Orchid

Base5-7 hrs

Haitian VetiverAmberCedar

Top

FennelVerbenaBergamotOrange BlossomCardamomBetel Pepper

Heart

ChamomileBlack TeaFirBulgarian RoseJasmine Sambac

Base

SandalwoodHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesFennel, Bergamot, Cardamom and Haitian Vetiver. Durations are only published for Cereus No. 6, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer78

Fall67

Winter11

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 38%Work 37%Date 16%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,407

PerfumerAnjali Vandemark

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerHimalayan DawnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cereus No. 6 opens with a sharp burst of lemon and bitter bergamot before crisp green fennel cuts through the citrus fog. The first three minutes carry a noticeable alcohol lift. Soon after, cool crushed cardamom and dry quince flesh appear, supported by a gentle ribbon of dark licorice and soft lady slipper orchid. I…

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Himalayan Dawn opens with a sharp burst of green verbena, crisp bergamot, and sweet fennel seed, accented by an unusual bite of betel pepper. As the citrus brightness settles, a calm heart of steeped black tea, dried chamomile blossoms, and fresh fir needle moves to the foreground. Bulgarian rose and jasmine add soft …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cereus No. 6 or Himalayan Dawn?

Himalayan Dawn takes 3 of 4 categories. Cereus No. 6 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Himalayan Dawn is rated 4.20/5 from 15 votes. Choose Cereus No. 6 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Himalayan Dawn for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cereus No. 6 or Himalayan Dawn?

Himalayan Dawn lasts longest (Himalayan Dawn 89/100, Cereus No. 6 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cereus No. 6 or Himalayan Dawn?

Himalayan Dawn projects furthest (Himalayan Dawn 71/100, Cereus No. 6 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cereus No. 6 and Himalayan Dawn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Fennel, Bergamot, Cardamom and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Cereus No. 6 or Himalayan Dawn better for summer or winter?

Cereus No. 6 suits daytime wear; Himalayan Dawn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cereus No. 6 and Himalayan Dawn?

Cereus No. 6 has top notes of Fennel, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Quince, Licorice and Lady Slipper Orchid, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Amber and Cedar. Himalayan Dawn has top notes of Fennel, Verbena, Bergamot and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Chamomile, Black Tea, Fir and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver.